Testimonial Ronan Chaligné

Testimonial

Why did you come to the Institut Curie?I applied for a postdoctoral position at the Institut Curie because Edith Heard’s team, where I currently work, is located at the Institut Curie. The research activity of this team deals with epigenetic mechanisms. After my thesis in oncology, Edith Heard hired me to develop a translational research project, linking basic research on epigenetics to research on breast cancers, in collaboration with Anne Vincent-Salomon.

Can you describe your experience at the Institut Curie?I have met scientists of a high caliber. What’s more, the Institut Curie provides an exceptional scientific environment and equipment which enables me to carry out a variety of approaches. The continued interaction with the Hospital, specialized in breast cancers, as well as with doctors, provides us with a real opportunity to address the mechanisms of tumor formation in breast cancer.

What are your future projects and how can your experience at Institut Curie help you in this regard?I would like to apply for a position in one of the French Research organisms, although the competition for such positions is very high. To be hired, a successful career start is mandatory. I think the lab where I currently work, combined with my research theme situated between fundamental and applied research, can act as a springboard for my future career in research.